Software Reverse Engineer

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Software Reverse Engineer with a strong passion for cybersecurity. You will work onsite in Arlington, VA, focusing on reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of various systems. Candidates must have an active Top Secret security clearance and relevant educational background. Join STR to tackle challenges that contribute to national security and develop innovative solutions within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.
• General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets.
• Develop and apply automated reverse engineering tools.
• Document and present research findings.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Binary analysis

Exploit development

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency in Python

Education

BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Job description

STR is hiring aSoftware Reverse Engineerwho has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite.

What you’ll do:

• Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
• Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
• Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets
• Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
• Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security

Who you are:

• This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
• Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc.
• General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc.

Nice to haves:

• Vulnerability research and analysis
• Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits
• Implant or software patch development
• Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++
• Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices.
• Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
• Embedded systems or firmware analysis
• Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis
• Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow
• Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development
• Experience debugging software without source code
• Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
• Experience analyzing protocols or message structures
• Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STRis committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us atwww.str.us for more info.

STRis an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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